Beat Breakfast Panel: Problems with a ‘sponge’

My sister has boy problems. She has been involved with a guy on and off for the last four years. This particular guy has been nothing but a sponge every time they get back together. He has used both my sister and my family for food, housing, transportation and even free vacations. Each time they break up he comes back crying to my sister that he is going to change, but my sister just ends up heart broken every time. I’ve tried to talk to her about my concerns in the past but each time it is my relationship with my sister that gets damaged. How can I help her, but keep a good relationship with her? – just want to help

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